Indian Railways is set to offer passengers some relief in travel expenses from January 1. Under the latest decision, 17 trains will lose their superfast classification and will be placed in the ordinary train category. As a result, passengers travelling on these services will no longer have to pay the additional superfast surcharge while booking tickets.
The removal of this extra charge will help passengers save between ₹30 and ₹75, depending on their travel class. The change is expected to reduce the overall ticket cost for people travelling on the affected routes.
The railway administration is also changing the numbers of the affected trains. Passengers should therefore check the revised train numbers before making their reservations.
How Much Will Passengers Save After the Superfast Charge Is Removed?
Indian Railways currently collects an additional superfast surcharge from passengers travelling on trains classified as superfast. This amount is charged separately from the basic ticket fare.
After the classification changes, passengers travelling on the affected trains will no longer need to pay this additional amount.
The existing superfast surcharge varies according to the travel class:
| Travel Class | Superfast Surcharge |
|---|---|
| Sleeper Class | ₹30 |
| AC Chair Car | ₹45 |
| AC 3 Tier | ₹45 |
| AC 3 Tier Economy | ₹45 |
| AC 2 Tier | ₹45 |
| First AC | ₹75 |
| Executive Class | ₹75 |
With the removal of the superfast classification, passengers will save the applicable surcharge when booking tickets on these trains.
List of Trains Getting New Numbers From January 1
Along with the removal of the superfast status, Indian Railways will also revise the numbers of the affected services. Here is the list of old and new train numbers:
| Train Name | Old Number | New Number |
|---|---|---|
| Tanakpur–Old Delhi Purnagiri Jan Shatabdi | 12035 | 15317 |
| Old Delhi–Tanakpur Purnagiri Jan Shatabdi | 12036 | 15318 |
| Dehradun–Kathgodam Naini Jan Shatabdi | 12091 | 15315 |
| Kathgodam–Dehradun Naini Jan Shatabdi | 12092 | 15316 |
| Moradabad–Ramnagar Corbett Park Link | 25013 | 15313 |
| Ramnagar–Moradabad Corbett Park Link | 25014 | 15314 |
| Moradabad–Ramnagar Link Express | 25035 | 15335 |
| Ramnagar–Moradabad Link Express | 25036 | 15336 |
| Islampur–New Delhi Magadh Express | 20801 | 18633 |
| New Delhi–Islampur Magadh Express | 20802 | 18634 |
| Darbhanga–Jalandhar City Antyodaya Express | 22551 | 15541 |
| Jalandhar City–Darbhanga Antyodaya Express | 22552 | 15542 |
| Patliputra–Chandigarh Express | 22355 | 13255 |
| Chandigarh–Patliputra Express | 22356 | 13256 |
| Muzaffarpur–Anand Vihar Saptakranti Express | 12557 | 15577 |
| Anand Vihar–Muzaffarpur Saptakranti Express | 12558 | 15578 |
| New Delhi–Rajgir Shramjeevi Express | 12391 | 13291 |
| Rajgir–New Delhi Shramjeevi Express | 12392 | 13292 |
Important Things Passengers Should Check Before Booking
Passengers planning to travel on any of these trains should pay attention to the revised train numbers while booking their tickets.
Since the old numbers are being replaced, searching with the updated numbers will help passengers find the correct train details and reservation information.
Before starting their journey, passengers should also verify the latest train schedule, revised numbers and ticket fares through the official Indian Railways website or the NTES mobile application.
Disclaimer: This article is intended for general informational purposes only. Train numbers, fare structures and classification changes are subject to official railway notifications. Passengers should confirm the latest details through the Indian Railways website or NTES app before booking tickets or travelling.